August 7, 2017, by Lisa Chin

[Final Call] 3 Minute Thesis Competition

This post is contributed by Dr Lee Jiin Woei, Research Training Development Manager.

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) will hold its 2017 Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®) on Tuesday 12 September 2017 in the Great Hall. If you are interested or contemplating about being a competitor for the 3MT®, please register at the link below to attend the briefing on Tuesday 8 August 2017 at 10am in H1B13.

http://moodle.nottingham.ac.uk/mod/tutorialbooking/view.php?id=2448195&redirect=0 

Please attend the above-mentioned briefing if you are:

  • Interested in finding out more about the competition and/or are unsure about being a competitor.
  • A competitor in past 3MT® competitions and are interested in participating this year.
  • Interested in being a competitor.

Attending the briefing does not obligate you to become a confirmed competitor. However, all confirmed competitors must attend the briefing.

To help support your research development, the prize winnings for this year’s competition are as follow:

UNMC 2017 3MT® Winner: Conference funding of RM1,500 and a plaque

UNMC 2017 3MT® Runner Up: Conference funding of RM750 and a plaque

UNMC 2017 3MT® People’s Choice: Book voucher worth RM250 and a plaque

The conference funds will be accessible once the winners decide to attend a conference of their choosing. All competitors will receive certificates of participation.

Below are the dates and times of key activities:


Activity: Register your interest for the 3MT® at http://moodle.nottingham.ac.uk/mod/tutorialbooking/view.php?id=2448195&redirect=0

Deadline: Tuesday 8 August 2017

Time: Registration closes at midnight

Activity: 3MT® briefing

Date: Tuesday 8 August 2017

Time: 10am – 12pm

Venue: H1B13

Activity: Training workshops for competitors

Dates: Friday 11 August 2017 – Wednesday 6 September 2017 (the detailed schedule will be revealed to those who attend the briefing)

Times: Varied (the detailed schedule will be revealed to those who attend the briefing)

Venue: H1B13

Activity: Submission of static PowerPoint (MUST be done in person and NOT via email)

Date: Tuesday 29 August 2017

Time: 9am – 12pm

Venue: BA61

Activity: 3MT® full dress rehearsal

Date: Monday 11 September 2017

Time: All day

Venue: Great Hall

Activity: Competitors check-in for the 3MT® competition

Date: Tuesday 12 September 2017

Time: 10am – 10.30am (late check-ins will be disqualified)

Venue: Great Hall

Activity: 3MT® competition

Date: Tuesday 12 September 2017

Time: All day (time of completion is subject to change depending on number of participants)

Venue: Great Hall

Activity: Video-recording of the UNMC winner

Date: Tuesday 19 September 2017

Time: All day

Venue: F2B13


We look forward to your participation!

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